Cherry Cream Tart – A Delightful Italian Dessert

Indulge in a Cherry Cream Tart, an exquisite Italian dessert featuring seasonal cherries and creamy flavors.

Introduction

If you’re looking for a summer dessert that showcases the sweetness of seasonal fruit, the Cherry Cream Tart is the perfect choice. This delightful treat highlights Vignola cherries, which not only decorate the surface of the tart but also enrich its interior with their unique and juicy flavor that pairs beautifully with the cream.

Inside the tart, the cherries are chopped and mixed with delicate diplomatic cream, creating a soft and fresh heart that bursts with flavor in every bite. On top, cacao cream adds a rich and intense note.

Perfect for outdoor dinners or special occasions, the Cherry Cream Tart brings the taste of summer to the table in a refined and surprising way.

Ingredients

• For the tart crust:
• 200g all-purpose flour
• 100g unsalted butter (cold and diced)
• 50g powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 pinch of salt
• For the cream filling:
• 250ml milk
• 2 egg yolks
• 50g granulated sugar
• 20g cornstarch
• 200ml whipped cream
• For topping:
• 250g fresh cherries (pitted and halved)
• 50g cocoa powder
• 50g sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare the tart crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cold butter, powdered sugar, egg, and salt, and mix until crumbly. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Prebake the crust: Roll out the chilled dough and place it into a tart pan. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake the crust for 15 minutes. Let it cool.
3. Make the cream filling: In a saucepan, heat the milk. In a bowl, mix egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Gradually add the hot milk, return to the saucepan, and stir until thickened. Let cool, then fold in whipped cream.
4. Assemble the tart: Spread the cream filling into the cooled tart crust. Mix cherries with sugar and place them on top.
5. Add cocoa layer: Prepare cocoa cream by mixing cocoa powder with sugar and a bit of water until smooth. Drizzle over cherries.
6. Chill and serve: Let the tart chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving.

Additional Cherry Dessert Recipes

Explore more delightful cherry desserts like:

• Cherry Clafoutis
• Spelt Cherry Tart
• Fresh Cherry Tart
• Cherry Cake